Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
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Habitat
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Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Bearded Iris
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Bearded Iris
skyrocket juniper
In German
Schwertlilie
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Iris barbu
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Iris barbudo
dispararse enebro
In Greek
γενειοφόρος Iris
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
bearded Iris
foguete zimbro
In Polish
brodaty Iris
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Volunt barbati Iris
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Pinophyta
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Bearded Iris and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Bearded Iris and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Iris and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Iris season is Spring and Summer and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearded Iris and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Bearded Iris and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bearded Iris and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Bearded Iris flower color: Sky Blue
Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Bearded Iris and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Bearded Iris and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.